Coriander has the taste (rasa) bitter, pungent. Coriander is said to balance all three doshas, especially pitta. According to Ayurvedic understanding, it has a strengthening, balancing quality for the whole body. It is said to promote agnis (digestive fire) without increasing pitta.
Note: The descriptions and effects of the herbs and extracts
from ancient Ayurvedic traditions and Indian folk medicine
Folk medicine.
